--------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 31093 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/26/2012 Sponsor: Department of the Army Title: RFP -- AMENDMENT--ANSF English Language Training Contact: Kelly Gerlach, Contracting Officer Tel: Email: kelly.a.gerlach@afghan.swa.army.mil Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ab313b59f9a1a519baeb94c1c459fa07&tab=core&_cview=0 SYNOPSIS: U -- ANSF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING - SOLICITATION SOL W56KJD-13-R-004 POC Kelly Gerlach,, Wayne Shavers, POP Multiple locations throughout Afghanistan, Afghanistan WEB: FBO.gov Permalink https://www.fbo.gov/notices/ab313b59f9a1a519baeb94c1c459fa07 E-MAIL: kelly.a.gerlach@afghan.swa.army.mil, wayne.shavers@afghan.swa.army.mil kelly.a.gerlach@afghan.swa.army.mil, wayne.shavers@afghan.swa.army.mil NAICS: 611630 Non-native Speaker English Language Training (ELT) Services Solicitation The government has a requirement for Non-Native Speaker English Language Training (ELT) to support the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). The contractor shall provide all personnel, transportation, materials and equipment, supervision of contract instructors, and quality control necessary to provide Non-Native ELT services. CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ab313b59f9a1a519baeb94c1c459fa07&tab=core&_cview=0 Posted 11/26/12 (W-SN02937120). (0331) --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 02726 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/31/2012 Sponsor: Department of Defense Title: Research and Studies for the Office of Net Assessment Contact: Natalie Melomed, Contract Specialist Tel: 703-545-3357 Email: natalie.melomed@whs.mil Website:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;?oppId=46090&flag2006=false&mode=VIE Full Program:          https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=396bd0b3f4ab2b18ec1bce849f8ec765&tab=core&_cview=0 Deadline Note: Proposals will be valid for 12 months from the date of submission. No further awards will be made after June 15, 2014 or sooner if this BAA solicitation is amended to change the final date. The delivery address for proposals is: WHS/Acquisition Directorate ATTN: Julie Hammond 2521 S. Clark Street, Suite 3000 Arlington VA 22202. Only those proposals delivered by mail or hand-delivery to the address above will be accepted. SYNOPSIS: The Office of Net Assessment conducts and sponsors analyses that compare the standing, trends, and future prospects of U.S. and foreign military capability and military potential. Priority is given to assessing aspects of the security environment and parts of the world that are likely to change in the future, and that may present threats or opportunities to the U.S. Assessments may focus on specific theaters, regions, functions, mission areas, major weapons categories, doctrine, etc., as well as on demographic, economic, and political developments that may affect the power and strategies of nations. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 24266 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/3/2013 Sponsor: National Endowment for the Arts/National Fndn. on the Arts & Humanities Title: Literature Fellowship: Translation Projects Contact: Tel: 202-682-5034 Email: LitFellowships@arts.gov Website:          http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/LitTranslation/index.html Full Program:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=Fb0dQyccGY7F8QnhMTyN21G1L30TtyX4F6WPTvrpcwdn31CLJTfQ!1964633320?oppId=192833&mode=VIEW Deadline Note: An individual may submit only one application for FY 2014 funding. You may not apply for both a Translation Project under this deadline (January 3, 2013) and a Literature Fellowship (in fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry) under the March 2013 deadline (when fellowships in prose are offered). SYNOPSIS: Through fellowships to published translators, the Arts Endowment supports projects for the translation of specific works of prose, poetry, or drama from other languages into English. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 80827 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/3/2013 Sponsor: National Endowment for the Arts/National Fndn. on the Arts & Humanities Title: Literature Fellowships--Translation Projects Contact: Tel: 202-682-5034 Email: LitFellowships@arts.gov Website:          http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/LitTranslation/index.html SYNOPSIS: Through fellowships to published translators, the Arts Endowment supports projects that involve the specific translation of prose, poetry, or drama from other languages into English. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 77533 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/9/2013 Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities/Natl. Fndn. on the Arts & Humanities Title: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants Contact: Tel: 202-606-8269 Email: publicpgms@neh.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=pXDLQwkP5XFJQy9Vq8gBmx2Z8TQPJHpgQ2R1W258hXJTByvNF3Zr!2071562142?oppId=203253&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/americas-historical-and-cultural-organizations-implementation-grants SYNOPSIS: America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs in order to deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 93167 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/9/2013 Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities/Natl. Fndn. on the Arts & Humanities Title: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Planning Grants Contact: Tel: 202-606-8269 Email: publicpgms@neh.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=pXDLQwkP5XFJQy9Vq8gBmx2Z8TQPJHpgQ2R1W258hXJTByvNF3Zr!2071562142?oppId=203253&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/americas-historical-and-cultural-organizations-planning-grants SYNOPSIS: America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs in order to deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 21389 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/14/2013 Sponsor: National Endowment for the Arts/National Fndn. on the Arts & Humanities Title: Our Town Contact: Tel: 202-682-5091 Email: OT@arts.gov Website:          http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=fpwhQ46DcX520sXyF132dHnSjTG5kr571WJ6K1KsJZx18MyTg3PB!838777693?oppId=203833&mode=VIEW SYNOPSIS: Organizations may apply for creative placemaking projects that contribute to the livability of communities and place the arts at their core. An organization may request a grant amount from $25,000 to $200,000. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 63399 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences/NSF Title: Developmental and Learning Sciences (DLS)--Individual Investigator Research Projects (SBE--BCS) Contact: Peter Vishton- Program Director Tel: 703-292-7305 Email: pvishton@nsf.gov Website:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=46236&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=8671 SYNOPSIS: DLS supports fundamental research that increases our understanding of cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to children's and adolescents' development and learning. Research supported by this program will add to our basic knowledge of how people learn and the underlying developmental processes that support learning, with the objective of leading to better educated children and adolescents who grow up to take productive roles as workers and as citizens. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 63422 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences/NSF Title: Developmental and Learning Sciences (DLS)--Workshops and Small Conferences (SBE--BCS) Contact: Peter Vishton- Program Director Tel: 703-292-7305 Email: pvishton@nsf.gov Website:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=46236&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW Full Program:          http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=8671 SYNOPSIS: DLS supports fundamental research that increases our understanding of cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to children's and adolescents' development and learning. The sponsor will provide funding for workshops and small conferences in this area. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 88939 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Institute of Museum & Library Services Title: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Contact: Mark Isaksen, Senior Program Officer Tel: 202-653-4667 Email: misaksen@imls.gov Website:          http://www.imls.gov/applicants/2013_aahc_museum_guidelines.aspx Full Program:          http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=FvQXQTwTvyz7JprLT9zWTw2zsGnhs2L78y6n1LQYdkXtnDS0dRbW!708024679?oppId=205353&mode=VIEW SYNOPSIS: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture Museum grants (AAHC) are intended to enhance institutional capacity and sustainability through professional training, technical assistance, internships, outside expertise, and other tools. Successful proposals will focus on one or more of the following three goals: (1) developing or strengthening knowledge, skills, and other expertise of current staff at African American museums; (2) attracting and retaining professionals with the skills needed to strengthen African American museums; and (3) attracting new staff to African American museum practice and providing them with the expertise needed to sustain them in the museum field. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 00745 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution Title: Postgraduate Fellowships in Conservation of Museum Collections Contact: Tel: 202-633-7070 Email: siofg@si.edu Website:          http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/CFELL/CFELLapp.htm Full Program:          http://www.si.edu/mci/english/professional_development/2011-2012PostgraduateFellowships.html SYNOPSIS: This fellowships program is offered by the Smithsonian Institution to provide opportunities for recent graduates of masters programs in art and archaeological conservation or the equivalent or conservation scientists, including those at the postdoctoral level, who wish to conduct research and gain further training in Smithsonian conservation laboratories for conservation of objects in museum collections. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 21399 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution Title: Terra Foundation for American Art International Essay Prize Contact: Tel: 202-633-2677 Email: TerraEssayPrize@si.edu Website:          http://www.americanart.si.edu/ Full Program:          http://www.americanart.si.edu/research/awards/terra/ SYNOPSIS: The Terra Foundation for American Art International Essay Prize recognizes excellent scholarship by a non-U.S. scholar in the field of historical American art. Manuscripts should advance understanding of American art, demonstrating new findings and original perspectives. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 45853 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution Title: Smithsonian American Art Museum and Renwick Gallery - Fellowship Opportunites in American Art Contact: Amelia Goerlitz Tel: 202-633-8353 Email: AmericanArtFellowships@si.edu Website:          http://www.americanart.si.edu/research/opportunity/ Full Program:          http://www.americanart.si.edu/research/opportunity/fellows/ SYNOPSIS: The Smithsonian American Art Museum and its Renwick Gallery invite applications for research fellowships in art and visual culture of the United States. Fellowships are residential and support full-time independent and dissertation research. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 45856 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 1/15/2013 Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution Title: Latino Studies Fellowship Program Contact: Tel: 202-633-7070 Email: siofg@si.edu Website:          http://www.si.edu/ofi Full Program:          http://www.si.edu/OFI/Fellowships SYNOPSIS: The Latino Studies Fellowship Program provides opportunities to US Latino/a predoctoral students and postdoctoral and senior scholars to pursue research topics that relate to Latino art, culture, and history. Interdisciplinary subjects are en-couraged and can be undertaken at more than one of the Smithsonian museums and/or research units, and advised by one or more of the Smithsonian research staff members.